Prepare against Andrew Foulds
United Kingdom · World #57,537 classical · FIDE ID 448028
Our database contains 71 games by Andrew Foulds, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Foulds's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Foulds before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,864 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 31.0% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Foulds's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Foulds's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Foulds usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Foulds usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Foulds usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Andrew Foulds's chess games
All 71 games by Andrew Foulds in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 22 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,065 | 10th ch-NATO | C00 |
| Oct 1998 | Arnaud Parnet | 1,990 | 9th ch-NATO | A17 |
| Apr 2026 | David S Tucker | 1,869 | Armed Forces Chess Championship 2026 | B01 |
| Aug 2015 | Matthew R Wilson | 1,842 | ch-BCF U160 | E21 |
| Apr 2023 | Ngadi Sherpa | 1,819 | ch-UK Armed Forces | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th ch-NATO | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 7 | 2 | 1,998 |
| ch-UK Armed Forces | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,763 |
| 12th ch-NATO | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 1,960 |
| 10th ch-NATO | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-Combined Services | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Brampton Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 11th ch-NATO | 2000 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Foulds's chess games?
71 games by Andrew Foulds, from May 2017 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Andrew Foulds has played.
What does Andrew Foulds play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Andrew Foulds opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Foulds answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Andrew Foulds play as White?
As White, Andrew Foulds's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Foulds play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Foulds most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Andrew Foulds's FIDE rating?
Andrew Foulds is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Andrew Foulds played?
Our database contains 71 games by Andrew Foulds, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Foulds?
71 games by Andrew Foulds reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.